Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have boasted some outstanding offenses during the Swinney era but things haven’t been the same since the departure of Trevor Lawrence for the NFL. Things can be different in 2024. Starting quarterback Cade Klubnik heads into his second year as the starter under center, with improvement from the junior quarterback essential for the …
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2024 NFL Draft: Why North Carolina’s Drake Maye is clearly No. 2 QB in class over LSU’s Jayden Daniels
Under 10 days to go until the NFL kicks off the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, and one thing is just about certain: USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner who is the only college quarterback during the 21st Century to throw for 30 or more touchdowns and run for 10 or more touchdowns while throwing five or …
Read More »Colorado Buffaloes football spring transfer portal tracker ahead of 2024 season
The spring transfer portal is open and it gives Colorado football an opportunity to continue improving its roster ahead of the 2024 season. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes have been one of college football’s most active programs in the portal. Now that the 15-day window (April 16-30) for spring transfers is open, roster changes are expected all around the country. …
Read More »Huskers offer South Dakota’s top prospect
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered the top prospect out of the state of South Dakota. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 245-pound offensive line prospect for Winner High School. Hammerbeck received the offer after meeting with head coach Matt Rhule over the weekend. He made the announcement on social media. Hammerbeck is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board: 17 WRs lead way; J.J. McCarthy sits at No. 25, just behind Michael Penix Jr.
We’re down the home stretch — the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway on April 25 — and while we’ll continue the wall-to-wall coverage through the “With the First Pick” podcast (check it out here!), CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and those mock drafts you love so much, I thought I’d take a moment to roll out my Top 100 …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft bets: Draft pick props, player Over/Unders, team specific props and best bets
The 2024 NFL Draft is about a week away, and it is the most important event of the NFL offseason. This, of course, is where real contenders are built, and it has also evolved into an unofficial gambling holiday. That’s right. You can make money off the NFL Draft, and sportsbooks give you plenty of options with how to attack …
Read More »Wisconsin football receives an early crystal ball to land 2025 LB Elliott Schaper
Wisconsin football received a crystal ball to land class of 2025 linebacker Elliott Schaper on Friday. The prediction dropped quickly after Schaper picked up an offer from the Badgers on day one of his unofficial visit this past weekend. Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker The Austin, Texas native is currently unranked by 247Sports. Wisconsin, Duke, California …
Read More »Minnesota Vikings mock draft: What would it take to trade up for Drake Maye?
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter While their division-rival Bears are in control of the 2024 NFL Draft board, much is out of the Minnesota Vikings’ control this year. It’s a frustrating place to be if you’re a Vikings fan. The departure of Kirk Cousins in free agency has left them with no choice but to find a quarterback in this …
Read More »Former four-star QB with ties to Wisconsin OC Phil Longo enters transfer portal
The spring transfer portal window opened on Tuesday. It’s the start of two weeks of chaotic transfer activity across college football and the last chance for movement before the 2024 season. One player with strong Wisconsin connections entered the portal when it opened: former North Carolina and Arkansas quarterback Jacolby Criswell. Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker …
Read More »Mississippi State football: What to watch for in Jeff Lebby’s first spring game
STARKVILLE — Davis Wade Stadium won’t be hosting a slam dunk challenge or hot dog eating contest on Saturday – at least that’s the expectation. However, the home of Mississippi State football will be the site of an important day for coach Jeff Lebby. As his first offseason with the Bulldogs progresses and the regular season approaches, Lebby will get …
Read More »Ernest Jones: With Aaron Donald retired, it’s time for others to make names for themselves
The Rams will have a very different look on defense this season. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has retired, which leaves the Rams without one of the most imposing players in recent history as they prepare to try for another playoff berth in 2024. There won’t be anyone sliding seamlessly into the role that Donald played in Los Angeles, but linebacker …
Read More »Three lingering questions for Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin as spring practice concludes
OXFORD ― There was almost nothing conventional about Ole Miss football’s 2024 spring practices, which saw the Rebels onboard a transfer portal class of experienced SEC stars, eschew physical contact in favor of mental reps and turn their spring game into something you might see at Coney Island on July 4. So, where does that leave them? What are the …
Read More »Mike Kafka on Giants play-calling: Every year is different, have to go through evaluation process
The Giants have two new coordinators on head coach Brian Daboll’s staff this season and it looked like they might be making three changes early in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka interviewed for the Seahawks’ head coaching job and Seattle wanted to speak to him a second time about becoming Mike Macdonald’s coordinator after they made that hire. There …
Read More »4-star Georgia quarterback target sets commitment date
Class of 2025 four-star quarterback Ryan Montgomery has officially set his commitment date. Montgomery confirmed he will commit this Wednesday, April 17, at 3 p.m. ET at Findlay High School. He will choose among Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Montgomery is from Findlay, Ohio, and is listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. He passed for 3,877 yards, 38 touchdowns, and five …
Read More »Packers re-sign Emanuel Wilson, Daniel Whelan
The Packers formally re-signed a pair of their exclusive rights free agents as they got together for the start of their offseason program on Monday. Running back Emanuel Wilson and punter Daniel Whelan were unable to negotiate with other clubs once they were tendered by the Packers, so their return was a formality. The NFL’s daily transaction report showed that …
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